Energize CEO exits suddenly

Dennis Malloy, who was named CEO and president of Energize-ECI in late February, was no longer with the organization Thursday, just a few weeks after starting.
Energize-ECI is an economic development organization serving nine counties in East Central Indiana.
Malloy replaced E. Roy Budd, who had been president and CEO since the organization was founded in 2005. Budd is the husband of retiring Ball State University president JoAnn Gora.
“It’s an unfortunate situation,” said Bill Bradley, executive director of Jay County Development Corporation, who serves on the Energize-ECI executive committee.
The committee met Wednesday and decided it was necessary to “separate employment” with Malloy.
Lori Luther, chairman of the Energize-ECI board, told The Star Press Malloy wasn’t a good fit for the organization.
The board plans to begin a new search for a CEO and president.
 “I look forward to the future of Energize-ECI,” said Bradley.
A reception to welcome Malloy, which had been planned for Tuesday, has been cancelled.

New leadership
John S. Minich has been named president of ATI Forged Products, Allegheny Technologies Inc. announced this week.
Minich will oversee operations at Portland Forge as well as forging operations in Cudahy, Wisc., Irvine, Calif., Lebanon, Ky., and Stalowa Wola, Poland, and machining operations in Connecticut and Wisconsin.
Minch, 52, has been with ATI since 1981 and has been vice president and general manager at ATI’s Wisconsin plant since September of 2012.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering and materials science from the University of Cincinnati.

New family nurse practitioner
Jay County Hospital recently hired Tracy M. Laux, a family nurse practitioner, to join the Jay Community Health Partners and West Jay Clinic team.
Laux resides in Portland with her husband Philip. She received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and a master’s degree from Ball State University.
She previously worked at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital for seven years as a registered nurse.
Adds Geneva practice to network
Adams Memorial Hospital recently announced it added the private practice of a Geneva physician to its list of hospital-owned family practices.
Paul Steenburg’s practice joined Adams Memorial Hospital April 1. His staff will remain the same, with the exception of one retirement.
Office hours for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will remain the same, and the office will be closed on Wednesday.
The hospital has plans to renovate the office in the next month or so.
Patients will still make appointments by calling Steenburg’s office.

Ivy Tech certified as T-TEN school
Ivy Tech Community College has been certified by Toyota as a T-TEN School after review of its automotive technology program.
The college is one of just 15 schools in the country to have received an A+ grade from Toyota and the only school in Indiana to be T-TEN certified.
The certification is a partnership among Toyota, colleges and Toyota and Lexus dealerships across the country.
They work together to provide state-of-the-art automotive training in both a classroom and dealership setting.

Praised again
Tyson Foods Inc., parent of Tyson Mexican Original of Portland, has been named one of “America’s 100 most trustworthy companies” by Forbes magazine.
The honor comes just a few months after Fortune magazine named Tyson Foods one of America’s “most admired” companies.
“Recognition of this sort is always appreciated,” Sara Lilygren, executive vice president of corporate affairs for Tyson, said in a prepared statement. “It reflects well on the thousands of Tyson Foods team members who make up our company.”[[In-content Ad]]